Bandipora, Nov 06: Bandipora Police have arrested two more persons in connection with the investigation into an alleged terror module linked to a banned organisation, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight.
The case pertains to an alleged prison-linked network accused of targeting women to promote separatist ideology and propaganda. The case was registered under FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The arrested persons have been identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, son of Gh. Mohd Bhat, a resident of Chakloo, Baramulla, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, son of Gh. Mohd Reshi, a resident of Watlab, Sopore.
According to police, both persons have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the case. Further investigation is underway to ascertain their role and identify other persons who may be linked to the alleged network.
Police said more arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.(KINS)
